Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo is about 487 road miles (784 km): roughly 12 h 49 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 487 mi (784 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | CE-060 → PE-475 → BR-116 → BA-502 → BR-101 → BR-420 → BR-242 → BA-001 → BA-887 → BA-885 |
| States on the route | Ceará, Pernambuco, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Juazeiro do Norte–Morro de São Paulo drive in a few lines
BR-116 (318 mi) and CE-060 (38 mi) carry about 73% of the 487 miles. It runs through 3 states: Ceará, Pernambuco, Bahia. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Ceará |
| CE-060 | 3–41 | 38 | Ceará, Pernambuco |
| PE-475 | 41–57 | 16 | Pernambuco |
| BR-116 | 57–357 | 300 | Pernambuco, Bahia |
| local roads | 357–360 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 360–378 | 18 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 378–379 | 1 | Bahia |
| local roads | 379–383 | 4 | Bahia |
| BA-502 | 383–401 | 18 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 401–402 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 402–405 | 3 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 405–408 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-420 | 408–429 | 21 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 429–431 | 2 | Bahia |
| BR-242 | 431–436 | 5 | Bahia |
| local roads | 436–447 | 11 | Bahia |
| BA-001 | 447–477 | 30 | Bahia |
| BA-887 | 477–481 | 4 | Bahia |
| BA-885 | 481–485 | 4 | Bahia |
| local roads | 485–487 | 2 | Bahia |
- Mile 38 of this route: Ceará → Pernambuco (state line)
- Mile 115 of this route: Pernambuco → Bahia (state line)
What to see on the way from Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anthony Cathedral, Salgueiro (mile 74), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 339), Sertão Museum (mile 377), Chapel of Our Lady of Help (mile 408)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony Cathedral, Salgueiro (mile 74), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 339), Sertão Museum (mile 377), Chapel of Our Lady of Help (mile 408), Engenho de Baixo (mile 454)
St. Anthony Cathedral, Salgueiro
Salgueiro Cathedral, dedicated to St. Anthony, is a Roman Catholic church in Salgueiro, Pernambuco, serving as the seat of the diocese since October 12, 2010.
Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha
Listed by the Bahia state heritage institute in 2001, Serrinha's old parish church of Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana is a protected historic building in the town.
Sertão Museum
On the campus of the State University of Feira de Santana, the Sertão Museum (Museu Casa do Sertão) opened in 1978 and preserves the culture and history of the Feira de Santana area.
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
Built in the 17th century as part of the Adorno family sugar plantation, the Chapel of Our Lady of Help in Cachoeira, Bahia, is home to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Help.
Engenho de Baixo
Engenho de Baixo is a building in the municipality of Aratuípe, Bahia, believed from its architecture to have been built in the early 19th century.
When you get to Morro de São Paulo
Fortified System of São Paulo Hill
At the northwest tip of Tinharé Island in Cairu, Bahia, the Fortified System of São Paulo Hill is a group of batteries and forts rather than a single fortress.
More drives to Morro de São Paulo
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- Porto Seguro to Morro de São Paulo
- Feira de Santana to Morro de São Paulo
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- Praia do Forte to Morro de São Paulo
- Salvador to Morro de São Paulo
From Juazeiro do Norte to other places in Brazil
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- Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus
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- Juazeiro do Norte to Codó
- Juazeiro do Norte to Balsas
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo?
About 12 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo?
About 487 miles (784 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo use?
In order: CE-060, PE-475, BR-116, BA-502, BR-101, BR-420, BR-242, BA-001, BA-887 and BA-885. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Juazeiro do Norte and Morro de São Paulo?
Closest to the road: Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (church, mile 339, 0.4 mi from the route); Sertão Museum (university museum, mile 377, 0.1 mi from the route); Chapel of Our Lady of Help (church, mile 408, 0.3 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.